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How much food a cat needs depends on the individual's shape, size, appetite and activity level. A small cat will need less food compared to a large cat. In addition to this, the quality of food greatly contributes to how much food a cat needs. Low quality food usually includes cheap ingredients (using plant sources instead of meat sources for example) doesn't provide a cat with adequate nutrients, so the cat has to eat more of it. A high quality food made with lots of meat will fill a cat up using a smaller amount per meal.
Typically, an average cat needs around 200g of wet food per day, and much less if you feed dry food as dry food usually contains more calories. If your cat is 11 to 15 lbs. the average is 1 to 1 1/2 cups of dry cat food a day. Or you could give your cat a 6 1/2 oz. can.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoI don't think it's that much. My 3-year-old cat is pretty healthy, and he only eats, say, 1 and a half cans per day? I'm guesstimating, since I give him dry food sometimes. Also, my cat goes outside, and I'm not sure whether he eats birds, chipmunks, voles, squirrels, etc. or maybe he even gets food from neighbors. So, a healthy cat would probably eat around 2 cans a day without any dry food.
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How much does it cost to feed a cat each year?
That depends on the quality of food and how much the cat needs to eat. The absolute minimum I spend on one small inactive cat is $.50 per day or around $185.00 per year. That's one 5.5oz can per day of a medium quality national brand cat food and does not include supplementation with dry food and treats. A larger active cat will likely need more food.
How much food does a cat need for a year?
cats need about 200 bags of cat food per year but it is best to buy them when u run out of 1 bag at a time so it wont rot
how do I feed a cat?
You can go to the pet store and buy a certain kind of cat food you want. But be sure to wear face masks.
How many pounds of food does a cat eat monthly?
This really depends on the quality of the food the cat is fed on, also how much food the cat eats in a day (the lower quality the food, the more the cat will eat). For a cat fed on a premium-quality wet cat food, it would probably eat approximately 15lbs of food per month.
How old does a cat have to be to eat adult cat food?
Should be about a year old according to my vet.
What is the possessive phrase for the cat food?
rabbit's food
What was the name of finicky cat in cat food commercials?
What was the name of finicky cat in cat food commercials?
What is the food of Himalayan cat?
cat food
How much I to feed my cat food?
get him stake
How much food should your cat eat?
your cat should eat at least 1/3 of a cup of food mixed with wet food.
Is to much canned cat food bad for a cat?
Yes, overfeeding a cat regardless on the type of food can be harmful. Some cats that eat too much all in one go often vomit soon afterwards, or become overweight. Feeding a cat too much dry food or treats can also have this effect.
How much food should you feed a 4 year old cat and is a Bombay?
You should feed a cat a cup of dry food (small pellets, I recommend Science Diet), and half of a small can of adult Science Diet wet cat food or 1/4 of a large adult Science Diet wet food can.
